A man has told how a crippling mental health issue caused him to drop out of school and become housebound for several months as he was convinced he looked like a 'monster'.
Danny Bowman, 27, from Liverpool was suffering from a severe form of body dysmorphic disorder - a mental health condition whereby an individual spends a large amount of time worrying about their appearance and perceived flaws.
The condition caused him to perform a number of daily rituals, including scrubbing his skin, spending hours in front of the mirror and taking endless photos of himself in an attempt to look perfect.
